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This is a delicious fish curry to make. Slices of fresh fish are simmered in spiced coconut milk sauce. It is flavored with kudampuli or kerala kokum for a mild sourness and chilies for heat , while the creamy coconut milk binds it all together. This dish is usually mad e with bone in fish making the curry thick and flavorful.

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Let me be  honest, I am not  above using  canned  coconut  milk. With every passing year  the canned milk seems  to  get  better  with less and less additives  and  more  creamy coconut  taste.  But  nothing  compares  to  the  taste of freshly extracted   coconut  milk.   Food  tastes  heavenly when  slow  cooked  in  thin  coconut …

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Kulchas are leavened flat bread that can easily be mad e on stove top at home. These are delicious plain , but can be stuffed with a variety of ingredients like – potatoes , cheese , or meat. Aloo kucha is stuffed with spiced mashed potatoes. The potatoes make it soft and helps the kucha
stay fresh and soft longer.

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Nei Payasam is a cherished offering of Kerala temples. The gods love Nei Paysasam , so do the  devotees, the  non religious folks  and  even  the atheists.  Rice, ghee, and jaggery are the three main ingredients. These 3 blend together to create such incredible flavors that often times no other flavoring are needed !

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Kozunak or Cozonac yeasted bread filled with raisins and almonds and often has a hint of rum or cognac. This is an enriched bread that is almost like a cake.  It is traditionally made for special occasions like Christmas or Easter, and yes it is an eggy bread – not quite a brioche but right …

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Fish croquettes are a popular appetizer and tea-time snack in many coastal towns. This version, popular in parts of South India and Sri Lanka, is made with firm fleshy fish like tuna or shark. Locally known as cutlets it is a delightful mix of flaked fish, spices, and herbs. These deep-fried croquettes are crispy and …

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